“Blue Cross is pleased with the priority the senate committee has given this important legislation,” said Andrew Hetzel, BCBSM vice president for corporate communications. “The Legislature put a lot of work into these bills last year, and has amended them to represent a diverse array of voices. We appreciate the Senate’s prompt attention in advancing the Governor’s vision of a fair system where all insurers play by the same rules and where market forces ensure greater competition and choice of affordable health insurance plans.”

“Blue Cross remains supportive of this legislation as it creates a system where all insurers play by the same rules, while preserving the Blues’ nonprofit status and continuing our charitable contributions for the coming decades. It’s important to our entire industry to have these regulatory reforms completed as soon as possible this year. This is good legislation that represents broad-based consensus and sets Michigan up for success in the future as our state’s health insurance market continues to change.”

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